The on-the-record event, dubbed “Dine and Dish” was unlike any other this blogger has attended. While noshing on a menu that included Caesar salads, veal ravioli and chocolate lava cake (we also ate Kate’s tiramisu), guests took turns passing a microphone around an enormous rectangular table. The diner holding the mic was then offered the opportunity to either ask the guest of honor a question, or provide Heil with some sage advice.

A few things we learned: many of Annie Groer’s best sources included cater waiters, valets, and real estate agents. Additionally, Groer recommended Heil’s column expiration date to be November 2016 (three years). Heil, Dornic and Groer all support “blind items.” Patrick Gavin thinks Ben Terris looks a hell of a lot like Alex Pareene. Bill Press’s wife weaves scarves. Michael Kosmides has a man crush on Piers Morgan.